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U.S. Crypto Fraud Losses Estimated at $80.7 Billion in 2025
In 2025, U.S. citizens lost $80.7 billion to cryptocurrency fraud, according to the Consumer Federation of America, highlighting significant underreporting issues.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Claude Mythos Disrupts Post-Quantum Cryptography Landscape
Claude Mythos, an AI model from Anthropic, has identified vulnerabilities in post-quantum cryptography, raising concerns about the security of future crypto standards.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Michael Saylor and Adam Back Challenge BIP-110 in Bitcoin Community
Debate heats up in the crypto community over BIP-110, as prominent figures like Michael Saylor and Adam Back voice their opposition to the proposed restrictions.
Mercation Admin14 min - News
Zuckerberg Opposes Blocking Chinese AI Models in Tech Race
Mark Zuckerberg opposes U.S. restrictions on Chinese AI models, advocating for American firms to focus on their own competitive strategies.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Telegram's Pavel Durov Faces Terrorism Charges in Russia
Telegram's founder Pavel Durov faces serious terrorism charges from Russia, risking life imprisonment amid a crackdown on the platform.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Claude Aids in Identifying Vulnerabilities in Cryptographic Algorithms
Claude Mythos Preview has assisted in identifying vulnerabilities in cryptographic algorithms HAWK and AES-128, revealing significant findings without immediate implications for current systems.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Pavel Durov Faces Terrorism Charges in Russia
Telegram founder Pavel Durov is accused of aiding terrorism by the FSB in Russia, with a potential international warrant under consideration.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
AmericanFortress Unveils Quantum-Resistant Wallet Protection Scheme
AmericanFortress has introduced a new cryptographic scheme, ZKPoSP, aimed at safeguarding crypto wallets against quantum threats while maintaining existing address formats.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Preparing Blockchains for the Quantum Era: The Shift to Post-Quantum Cryptography
The rise of quantum computing challenges blockchain security, prompting the adoption of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) across the industry.
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Blockaid Reports Record Highs in Crypto Hacks for First Half of 2026
Blockaid's report reveals a record $1.1 billion lost in crypto hacks during the first half of 2026, with North Korean actors responsible for a significant portion.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Coinbase Eyes Expansion in Canada but Calls for Clearer Regulations
Coinbase aims to expand its offerings in Canada but stresses the need for clearer regulations to facilitate this process, according to its new CEO Eric Richmond.
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Kansas Teacher Arrested for Protesting AI Data Center
A Kansas teacher was arrested for clapping in protest against an AI data center during a public hearing, highlighting growing community opposition to such projects.
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